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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1941

Page

4

Lillian Russell Elected State Federation President

Mrs. Lillian Russell was chosen president of the State Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs at the state convention in Silver City. The slate also included Mrs. W Grover Murphy as first vice president and Miss Margaret Heck as second vice president, with Mrs Emma Scofield recording secretary and Miss Clem Wyatt treasurer.

Lillian Russell State Federation of Business and Silver City W. Grover Murphy Las Cruces Margaret Heck Springer Emma Scofield Lordsburg Clem Wyatt Russell Roswell State Federation The Christian Endeavor Young People’s Organization Presbyterian Church Girl Scout Council O. M. Wallace State Board James Callender Marie Baldy Arline Gibbany Florence Douglas

Teachers and New Officers of Mark Howell PTA Supper

A buffet supper at the Country Club honored teachers of Mark Howell School and incoming officers of the Parent Teacher Association. Retiring officers were hosts, with spring décor and an informal time of song and fellowship after dinner.

Mark Howell P.T.A Country Club Mark Howell School Parent-Teacher Association Frances Hurt Virginia Margrave Lillie Fisher Alma Kaiserp Ruth Emmett Ruby Yantis Janell Tack

Sadie Hawkins Dance Delights Letter Club At R H S

The Letter Club at R H S hosted a lively Sadie Hawkins dance Friday night in the high school gym. Dick Brenneman presided with Warren Cobean and other members coordinating. Amusing Dogpatch costumes, prizes for May McCracken and Earl O Neal, and a floor show featuring Mary Louise Unrine and Bettie Grey Smith highlighted the event.

Ccub Dick Brenneman Warren Cobean May McCracken Earl O’neal Vivian Drury Clifford Roberts Mary Louise Unrine Dorothea Bell Rea Bettie Grey Smith Howell Russ Paul McEvoy

Community event schedule for church and club groups

A Monday lineup lists Regular meeting of Ladies Auxiliary at Presbyterian Church and D A V Auxiliary supper at Ingalls Memorial Home, followed by Esther Circle, Woman's Club, Newcomer's Club planning rug projects, and Young Women's Guild supper and book review. Tuesday hosts Bridge Club. Thursday features School Board steak fry and Archaeological Society talk on water analysis. Saturday details include Garden Club flower show and Owl Bridge dinner. note on a final Archaeological Society meeting open to all. Phone classifieds to No 11.

Presbyterian Church Ingalls Memorial Home Esther Circle First Baptist Church George E. French North Penn Woman’s Club Newcomer’s Club Court House Pauline Cowan Young Women’s Guild First Christian Church Robert Goddard Martha Cowan S. Kentucky Archaeological and Historical Society W. Finch White Geological Survey Pecos Valley C. E. Emmett N. Union Owl Bridge Club Poplars Nan Rasmus Otis Brenneman Garden Club Museum Board of Education South Kentucky Avenue Ingalls Memorial

Christian Church Mother's Day Exercises Plan

A short Mother's Day program is set for this morning at 9 45 a m with opening Sunday School. Ruth Ann Carothers Marilyn Huff and Cecile Vaudeler sing a Mother's Day trio Catharine Pearce and Jane Reaves sing a duet Myrle Laughlin gives a reading A Tribute To Mother and Mrs Will Hortenstein reads an original poem Mrs Dale Gregg provides a Scripture reading and Aubrey Gregg leads in prayer.

The Christian Church Ruth Ann Carothers Marilyn Huff Cecile Vaudeler Catherine Pearce Jane Reaves Myrle Laughlin Will H. Hortenstein Dale Gregg Aubrey Gregg

Mrs T A Sacra Hosts Book Club at Norton Hotel

Mrs T A Sacra Sr hosted about fifty women and friends at the Norton Hotel in the decorated ladies lounge. Mrs C E Mason gave a review of James Hilton's Random Harvest inspiring readers, followed by an ice course to close the afternoon.

T. A. Sacra Sr Norton Hotel C. E. Mason James Hilton

British Make Strategic Gibraltar Channel Action

Navy report details renewed Axis air assaults in the western Mediterranean aimed at preventing Nazi reinforcements to North Africa. Admiralty notes two British fighter losses but claims no damage to warships, three axis bombers and several planes downed, with many more damaged. Junior Legion Auxiliary tea dance at Ingalls Memorial Home described with attendees and floral arrangements.

Admiralty Mediterranean Junior Legion Auxiliary Ingalls Memorial Home T. L. Jackson Jackson R. L. Burrows James Lacer McPherson

Louise Swisher to be featured in organ recital

Miss Louise Swisher daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Swisher will be presented in an organ recital tomorrow night at 8 p m by her instructor Alva Wilson at First Baptist Church. Intermissions include varied numbers by Mrs H P Garrett students. Admission is free. Miss Swisher, age fifteen, studies piano and organ in local schools and plans to teach history and geography. Her program includes Mozart, Tschaikowsky, Massenet and more with violin and vocal solos.

Louise Swisher Alva Wilson First Baptist Church Paul Swisher H. P. Garrett Miss Swisher Mr. Wilson West Tilden Avenue Mia Carrita Groton Carrie Bond Helen Day Knox Garrett

Mrs Max W Coll Elected President Of Woman Golf Association

Twenty nine women attended a reorganization at the Country Club. Mrs Max W Coll was elected president and Mrs Hay S Cave secretary and treasurer. A luncheon will be held the third Friday each month with monthly tournament play and free group lessons for wives of club members by pro Henry Bailey. Ten members competed for prizes. Mrs Joe B Beckman and Mrs P R Fuller tied for medalist.

Woman’s Golf Association Max W. Coll Hay S. Cave Henry Bailey Joe B. Beckman P R. Fuller Henry D. Bedford Verne Stewart G. T. Watts

Roswell Reading Club Session At Bondurant Home

Roswell Reading Club met at the new Bondurant home at 708 North Lea Avenue with hostesses Mrs. William E. Bondurant and Mrs. J. D. Atwood. May book of the month was Blood, Sweat and Tears by Winston Churchill, read in sketches, followed by a character sketch of the author.

Roswell Reading Club New Bondurant Home William E. Bondurant J. D. Atwood Roswell

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